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Innovation Heights Academy

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 9–12
Burien, Washington · Highline School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students142
Student:Teacher15.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
Innovation Heights Academy
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
142
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
80%+29pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Innovation Heights Academy is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Burien, Washington. The school enrolls 142 students. It is part of the Highline School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHighline School District
County53033
CityBurien
ZIP98168
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530354002967

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment142
White3.2%
Hispanic / Latino43.9%
Black / African American8.3%
Asian8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native22.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7.6%
Two or More Races5.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
3.2%
Hispanic
43.9%
Black
8.3%
Asian
8.9%
Two+
5.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)